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Science Washing: How the Beauty Industry Uses “Science” to Sell Hype

GlowJob called it first– Science Washing is the new greenwashing. From collagen wraps to exosome facials, brands are hijacking scientific jargon to sell you on the hype. Julia and Sasa cut through the BS and spotlight which scientific beauty advancements are real (DNA repair enzymes, NAD, biotech delivery systems) and which are just smoke and mirrors.
We map out the red flag buzzwords, call out the biggest beauty offenders, and tell you where to actually put your money—and where to keep your wallet shut.
Get hotter and smarter. Save this, send it to your best friend, and tell us a brand that owes us a lab report 👀🔬
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY
 

News Roundup: Sonya Dakar Face Burn, Violet Grey, & Makeup Revolution

This week on GlowJob News Roundup, we’re breaking down the biggest stories shaking the beauty world. From Violet Grey’s luxury-laden comeback and high-stakes acquisition of The Detox Market, to the jaw-dropping allegations against celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar, we cover the scandals and strategy moves you need to know. We also dive into Makeup Revolution’s financial freefall, plus Cardi B’s courtroom drama that’s serving memes and chaos in equal measure. Get ready for beauty news that’s part business, part scandal, and fully unmissable. 
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Skincare’s Dirty Secrets (From a Clean Beauty Chemist)

Ever wondered what really goes into that $100 serum on your shelf or what brands DON’T tell you about that “clinically approved” label slapped on your products? In this week’s GlowJob, we sit down with Krupa Koestline— cosmetic chemist, pioneer in “Clean Beauty”, and founder of KKT Labs, to unpack the beauty industry from the inside out.
Krupa reveals the shocking truth about product costs (spoiler: that $50 serum probably costs $5 to make), why vitamin C might be the most overhyped ingredient in skincare, and the underrated actives she actually swears by. We get into clean beauty versus fear-mongering, loopholes in U.S. ingredient labeling, and the real difference between dermatologist-tested and chemist-approved.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really behind that influencer-backed launch, this episode will blow your mind—and maybe your bathroom shelf.
 
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

News Roundup: $160 LV Lipstick, Esteé Lauder Layoffs, & Grunge Makeup

In this week’s News Roundup, GlowJob co-hosts Julia and Sasa dive into the rollercoaster world of beauty business and trends. From massive layoffs at legacy beauty giants (Esteé Lauder, Shiseido, Coty) to biotech investments, wild nanoplastic detox treatments, and the $160 Louis Vuitton lipstick launch, the duo breaks down what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s straight-up bananas. Plus, they weigh in on Pinterest’s trend predictions for 2025—yes, grunge makeup is back, and so are pixie cuts (but beware: if someone tells you to get one, they might be your enemy).
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

From Shade Gaps to Michelle Yeoh: Yu-Chen Shih on bootstrapping Orcé Cosmetics

GlowJob's Julia and Sasa sit down with Yu-Chen Shih, founder of Orcé Cosmetics. From growing up in Singapore to navigating mismatched foundations at every makeup counter, Yu-Chen shares how those frustrations fueled her mission to build a brand that actually sees Asian skin.
She gets candid about the roadblocks—VCs telling her the Asian market was “too small,” chemists who only wanted to copy Sephora’s bestsellers—and the breakthrough moments, like Michelle Yeoh wearing Orcé on the red carpet. The conversation dives deep into beauty inclusivity, undertones beyond “yellow,” and the challenges of bootstrapping in an influencer-driven economy.
 
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

News Roundup: Anastasia’s Debt, Supergoop’s FDA Drama & More

Big brows, bankruptcies, and beauty drama— welcome to this week's GlowJob News Roundup where your fav besties, Julia and Sasa, break down the headlines shaking the industry. 
Starting off with Anastasia Beverly Hills’ credit rating freefall (spoiler: those cut-crease palettes can’t pay off $650M in loans), then we slide into Supergoop’s run-in with the FDA over mousse sunscreens. We also unpack Ulta and Target’s breakup, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop quietly cashing in on beauty, and TikTok drama as Made by Mitchell faces backlash for ghosting Malachi, their contest winner. 
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Rek Lee (Netflix’s Beef) Talks Skincare, LA Dating & Waxing His Crack

On this month’s episode of BroJob, GlowJob duo Julia & Sasa welcome actor and rapper Rek Lee for a ride-or-die convo about skincare, dating, and—yes—getting his butt crack waxed on a livestream. From Queens to LA (where he somehow still refuses to drive), Rek spills on his journey from NYC rap life to landing a role on Netflix’s Beef.
The trio dive into everything from high-maintenance girlfriends (spoiler: Rek kind of wants one) to why your fridge says more about you than your Hinge profile. Equal parts roast, boast, and chaos—this episode proves that skincare isn’t just for the girls, LA dating is a contact sport, and farting without a “hair buffer” is a real-life plot twist.
 
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

News Roundup: Will Sephora Drop Huda Beauty? e.l.f. Rage Bait & More

In this week’s News Roundup, aka GlowJob's beauty, business, and culture roundup, Julia and Sasa break down the drama heating up across the industry. From calls for Sephora to drop Huda Beauty — to rage-bait marketing tactics featuring e.l.f. cosmetics & divisive comedian Matt Rife, American Eagle & Sydney Sweeney, and Urban Decay’s OnlyFans collaboration with Ari Kytysa, no topic is off limits.
We also dive into the meltdown at Kaima Cosmetics, where a founder’s unhinged DMs may have ended her brand for good. Finally, we ask the question sparked by the latest BOF x McKinsey report: is the founder-led beauty brand officially dead?
If you want the hottest takes on beauty, business, and culture—plus the tea no one else is spilling—this episode is for you.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

$19 vs. $190: Dupes & K-Beauty Secrets | GlowJob x Forever35

In this special crossover episode, GlowJob gets interviewed by Forever35 pod hosts Doree & Elise for a hilarious and surprisingly educational deep dive into all things Beauty. GlowJob besties Julia & Sasa share their serendipitous story of meeting in esthetician school, why they chose not to go pro, and the surprising truth about what you actually learn there.
The conversation heats up with a no-holds-barred debate on dupe culture—is it democratizing beauty or undermining innovation? Expect hot takes, pro tips, and the ultimate product recs, from $19 SK-II dupes to the K-beauty shampoo that can subtly hide grays.
You’ll also get real-life skincare routines, the lowdown on the “Summer of K-Beauty,” and GlowJob’s best advice for avoiding product overload. 
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

News Roundup: Youthforia & Ami Cole Closure, Skims’ Collagen Scam & Beauty’s Pettiest Feud

The latest beauty industry drama? GlowJob’s got it covered.
Your fave beauty besties Julia and Sasa are kicking off our new Monday News Roundup episodes with scandals, strategy flops, and cultural moments too juicy to ignore.
We’re talking Youthforia’s not-so-shocking closure, Skims’ “collagen-infused” face wrap (and the science lesson Kim K’s team skipped), Urban Decay’s messy breakup with Skindinavia, and the Glow vs. Poom indie brand beef proving that sometimes petty pays. Plus, we’re pouring one out for Ami Colé — the Sephora darling that couldn’t survive the cutthroat side of beauty.
New episodes drop every MONDAY and THURSDAY. GlowJob is your go-to for business and culture — all served through a beauty lens that’s smart, cheeky, and never boring. 💋
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY